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confused by their perpetrators and have been told no one will believe them. Child athletes are often intimidated, shamed or even threatened to keep their secret. It is NEVER a child’s fault if he or she
is abused. It is important to support the child by assuring that he or she did the right thing by telling — do what you can to make them feel safe. Let the child know you will need to make a report and get help. Child abuse must be reported to local child protective services and/ or local law enforcement. If you are unsure whom to call, contact the 24-hour Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and they will refer you to your local services. As a sports community, we share a
role in protecting and serving our young athletes. The key is prevention and education to help maintain a culture of awareness and security. Building strong pillars involving staff, coaches, parents and educated children, will engage our athletic community to work together as a safety net for young athletes. Keeping a watchful eye on interactions in and around the rink puts you on the frontline of security in youth skating sports. A secure and positive facility creates a
If a scenario leaves you worried, fearful for a child’s well-being, or you think something seems out of place or just plain wrong — report your suspicion. Facility owners’ and athletic organizations’ policies and procedures should include child abuse hotline numbers and local mandatory reporter information. Childhelp provides a National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) staffed by degreed counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
community of safety and compassion that gives the next generation of recreational and aspiring ice skaters, hockey all-stars, and Olympic hopefuls their winning edge and support in life.
Lisa Ciolli is Childhelp’s prevention outreach coordinator. For more information about Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe for Athletes or to receive free training to
promote safe sportsmanship, you can contact her at lciolli@childhelp.org. Childhelp was founded in 1959, establishing it as the leading national not-for-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. For more information on programs and services, visit childhelp.org.
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